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photos by Mike Gunther
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Michigan Miku

September 8, 2023
A Journey to Michigan Forests of White Pine Trees and fresh water Historic island between two peninsulas Pictures are of Mackinac Island. Where movie Somewhere in Time was filmed at the Grand Hotel. Photo of Hotel also. Upper and lower peninsula connected By Mackinac 5 mile long bridge. See photo.
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A male monarch nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, in a Vacaville pollinator garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Monarch Takes Flight

September 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A monarch on the move... When you see a monarch foraging on a flower, have you ever seen them--or photographed them--taking flight? It's not your iconic image of monarch, but a few twists and turns, jumble of colors and jagged lines, and the monarch takes flight.
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Healthy Soils and SWEEP Updates

September 7, 2023
By Caddie Bergren
Many growers have been asking for updates on upcoming SWEEP and Healthy Soils application rounds. Good news! CDFA has announced that both programs will be open for new applications this fall 2023. We still do not know exact dates, but CDFA did release draft grant proposals for both programs.
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Image by Eddy Dishueme from Pixabay
Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Score Big on Food Safety at Your Football Season Tailgate Party

September 7, 2023
Football season is back, and that means it's time for tailgate parties! Whether you're cheering for your favorite team at the stadium or hosting a watch party in your backyard, one thing is for sure: food will be a big part of the celebration.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Defoliated Sycamore Trees?

September 7, 2023
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Have you been seeing a lot of defoliated sycamore trees recently? Sparse foliage and early leaf drop on sycamore trees might be due to anthracnose. The cool, wet spring in many parts of California provided the perfect conditions for this disease.
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